European leaders expressed relief at Ukraine's agreement with the United States on a 30-day cease-fire, hoping that Russia would reciprocate. The U.S. also pledged to restore military support for Ukraine, which encouraged leaders like Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen to publicly acknowledge the importance of a coordinated effort for peace. They stressed that European involvement is crucial if any peace deal is to be lasting and comprehensive, indicating Europe’s readiness to engage in future negotiations alongside the U.S.
The ball is now in Russia's court, said the two European Union leaders, Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, in coordinated messages on social media welcoming the deal.
We welcome today's news from Jeddah on the U.S.-Ukraine talks, including the proposal for a cease-fire agreement and the resumption of U.S. intelligence sharing and security assistance.
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